CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
26 June 2007
Company News
Accept Software Appoints Bryan Plug President and Chief Executive Officer
Accept Software announced Bryan Plug has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Plug will also join the company's board of directors. A seasoned technology executive, Mr. Plug is committed to driving Accept's next stage of growth and developing and executing strategies that enable the company's customers to innovate and gain competitive advantage.
Mr. Plug has extensive executive management experience leading several successful companies in the information technology industry. His career includes positions as the Chief Executive and President at market leading companies that have delivered significant strategic business value to customers including Kintana, acquired by Mercury Interactive, SMART Technologies, acquired by i2 Technologies, and SAP.
"I am very pleased to be joining Accept Software at such an exciting time in the industry's and the company's evolution," said Bryan Plug, Accept president and CEO. "Accept is laser-focused on enabling our customers to gain competitive advantage by harnessing innovation and delivering the right products, to the right markets at the right time."
James Davies, who has held the top post for the past 3 years, continues with the company as Chief Innovation Officer and remains a member of the board. Over the past 3 years, Davies has been the driving force behind the company's early stage growth. Through his knowledge and experience in product planning and innovation management, he has established the company as a market leader.
"As Accept continues to grow and pioneer the product planning marketplace, it is essential we have the best talent and expertise to build a world-class operation." said Ian Locke, managing general partner of Jefferson Partners. "Bryan Plug is well respected in the industry and has the vision, the track-record of success, and the experience to take the company to the next level."
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